Dr. James Wielgolewski is a physician who specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He is rated 3.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Wielgolewski's areas of expertise include the following: colorectal surgery procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and colon cancer. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). Dr. Wielgolewski is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency.

Dr. Donald Hoscheit's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Hoscheit's areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures, colon cancer, and celiac disease. He is an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Hoscheit's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Rameez Alasadi specializes in adult gastroenterology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include colorectal surgery procedures, crohn's disease, and gallbladder problems. Dr. Alasadi takes Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University. He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Alasadi is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Andelka Losavio is an adult gastroenterology specialist. Dr. Losavio's areas of expertise include ulcers, celiac disease, and crohn's disease. She takes Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). Dr. Losavio is accepting new patients.

Dr. Marc Fallah's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Fallah (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Persian. His areas of expertise include heartburn, celiac disease, and crohn's disease. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Fallah accepts Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Rafi Ali is an adult gastroenterologist. His areas of expertise include heartburn, colon cancer, and celiac disease. Dr. Ali is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. For his professional training, Dr. Ali completed a residency program at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Ali (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu and Hindi. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He is open to new patients.

Dr. Adam Klugman is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. His areas of expertise include the following: heartburn, colon cancer, and liver disease. He is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. Dr. Klugman studied medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Klugman completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He has an open panel.

Dr. Rafael Piedra's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. He speaks Spanish. His clinical interests include heartburn, colon cancer, and celiac disease. Dr. Piedra is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and performed his residency at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Dr. Piedra has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Piedra honors. Dr. Piedra's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Harold Mozwecz's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Mozwecz's areas of expertise include the following: colorectal surgery procedures, heartburn, and colon cancer. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. His practice is open to new patients. Dr. Mozwecz's education and training includes medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Michael Moen is a specialist in urogynecology. His areas of expertise include rectocele (posterior prolapse), cystocele (bladder prolapse), and reconstructive surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital. Dr. Moen attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and United Healthcare Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Moen accepts. Dr. Moen has received professional recognition including the following: Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Moen is open to new patients.

Dr. Kashyap Katwala's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Katwala include crohn's disease, gallbladder problems, and colorectal cancer screening. He honors Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Katwala obtained his medical school training at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). He has an open panel.

Dr. Gloria Caruso works as a gastroenterologist. Her areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures, heartburn, and ulcers. Dr. Caruso is rated 5.0 stars out of 5 by her patients. Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Caruso honors. After attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, Dr. Caruso completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group (DMG). She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Elyse Schneiderman works as a hematologist, adult oncologist, and medical oncologist in Bolingbrook, IL and Hinsdale, IL. She studied medicine at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Schneiderman include lung cancer, colon cancer, and coagulation disorders. She has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. Dr. Schneiderman is conversant in French. She is affiliated with Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook, Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale, and Adventist Health Network (AHN).

Dr. Donald Sweet specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. His clinical interests include lung cancer, colon cancer, and coagulation disorders. Dr. Sweet has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Sweet is affiliated with Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook, Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale, and Adventist Health Network (AHN).

A general surgeon is a specialist who performs many different kinds of operations, with a focus on those located in the chest and abdomen. General surgeons have specific knowledge about anatomy, surgical techniques, and wound care that allows them to excel at a wide variety of procedures.

While a general surgeon can perform many different kinds of operations, there are a few types that are most common in general surgery. They include:

Colorectal surgery to treat conditions such as intestinal polyps or Crohn’s disease

Abdominal transplants, such as kidney transplants or liver transplants

Emergency surgery, performing all different kinds of needed surgery in an emergency department

A general surgery residency requires the doctor to have direct experience in ten widely different areas, including abdominal procedures, pediatric surgery, removing cancer, and repairing trauma. General surgeons have the ability to examine patients, perform biopsies, and plan care. They can prescribe antibiotics and pain medication and manage complications. They are operation experts, from diagnosis through recovery.

Colon and rectal surgery is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the lower intestinal tract, colon, rectum, and anus. The specialty was previously known as proctology, and some physicians who specifically treat diseases of the rectum and anus may still call themselves proctologists; but in general that term is not currently used. While colon and rectal surgery is related to gastroenterology, only colon and rectal surgeons can provide surgical care.

Colon and rectal surgeons can offer routine screenings for common health conditions affecting the colon and rectum. They have also undergone advanced surgical training, and they are able to treat conditions affecting the lower intestinal tract with surgery when needed.

Some conditions that a colon and rectal surgeon might treat include:

Serious and chronic constipation

Hemorrhoids

Anal fissures, or tears in the skin around the anus

Anal abscesses and fistulae

Anal incontinence

Intestinal polyps

Colon and rectal cancer

Colon and rectal surgeons perform various procedures to keep patients healthy, such as colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies. These tests use long, flexible tubes to examine the lining of the colon in case of pain or bleeding, or to look for signs of cancer or polyps. If a patient’s intestines are severely diseased and not working well, a colon and rectal surgeon may perform an ostomy, where the healthy part of the intestines are connected to a tube or pouch on the outside of the body. Colorectal surgeons may also remove hemorrhoids, perform laparoscopic surgery on a tumor, or even offer genetic counseling to patients with a family history of colorectal cancers.

Colon and rectal conditions can be some of the most uncomfortable problems to endure. Even if your intestinal problem is severe, colon and rectal surgeons can help you lead a long, healthy, and more enjoyable life.